After graduating, he worked at a major shoe company for the research and development department. In addition to this function he also was invitational researcher in the Japanese National Institute of AIST (Advanced Industrial Science and Technology). He became a member of JIS Z8500(Japanese Industrial Standard) : Ergonomics－Basic Human Body Measurements for Technological Design.

Due to his broad knowledge about human anatomy and movement, he was able to develop posture-improving walking shoes and special shoes for slippery surfaces. After travelling, studying and making business in East Asia, Hironori Ikeda decided to move to Thailand to study Thai Massage. After 5 years of intensive training, he established Thai Healing Art School International in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Then He immediately understood how to connect and develop the traditional Thai Massage techniques with up to date and well founded anatomy and correct movement both for the giver and for the receiver. At the same time Hironori deduced that Balance Ball Yoga had the potential to improve the movement and techniques of massage practitioners.

After 15 years practicing Balance Ball Yoga to develop his own ski technique, he started practicing it with others to improve Thai Massage practitioner’s movement. From his experience as the Director of Thai Healing Art School International, he has seen how effective and beneficial the use of the Balance Ball is, not only for Thai Yoga Massage practitioners, but for all types of people with different abilities and needs. Until now Hironori Ikeda taught Balance Ball Yoga, the concept of Body Alignment and Core and Dynamic Fluid Movement to more than 350 students over 50 countries. He also trained 25 accredited Balance Ball Yoga instructors all over the world.